Strengths
holistic problem identification along the whole VC (production to consumption): all actors
quick fix; quick problem analysis
connects demand with supply
inclusive
time-saving
interdisciplinarity
can be done with less expertise
Weaknesses
can it capture the dynamism?
it was not specific to a commodity (sheep, beef, dairy, etc) [this can be a plus!]
difficult to remember trend questions were included
feed VC should have been studied separately
sensitive economic data hard to get (eg from farmers)
Opportunities to use
flexible tool - few or more human resources needed
can dig out opportunities and constraints as well as feasible interventions
Ethiopian Livestock Feeds Project Synthesis Meeting
28-29 May 2012Addis Ababa
Value Chain Assessment SWOT
Strengths
holistic problem identification along the whole VC (production to consumption): all actors
quick fix; quick problem analysis
connects demand with supply
inclusive
time-saving
interdisciplinarity
can be done with less expertise
Weaknesses
can it capture the dynamism?
it was not specific to a commodity (sheep, beef, dairy, etc) [this can be a plus!]
difficult to remember trend questions were included
feed VC should have been studied separately
sensitive economic data hard to get (eg from farmers)
Opportunities to use